Comparison

Screen Mirroring vs DisplayPass Receiver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screen Mirroring

Easily cast your iPhone, iPad, or PC screen to a larger display. Stream videos, share presentations, or enjoy content on your TV with smooth playback and HD quality. Supports various smart TVs and devices for a simple wireless display experience.

Highlights
  • Screen mirroring for iPhone and iPad
  • Cast to compatible smart TVs and devices
  • Cross-device file transfer
  • Screen sharing across PC, Mac, and receivers
  • HD wireless display with low latency
  • Easy connection methods (discovery, Wi-Fi, code scanning)
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, or PC into a bigger-screen experience with Screen Mirroring:PigeonCast. Screen Mirroring:PigeonCast to TV helps you screen mirror, screen share, and cast to TV with fewer steps and smoother playback. Whether you want to mirror iPhone to TV for videos, cast iPad to TV for presentations, or send content from PC to TV, PigeonCast makes wireless display simple. KEY FEATURES ▶ Screen Mirroring for iPhone and iPad Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to a larger display for streaming, demos, learning, and family viewing. PigeonCast is designed to make screen mirror sessions stable, clear, and quick to start. ▶ Cast to TV with Google Cast-compatible devices Use PigeonCast to cast to TV on supported smart TVs and compatible TV boxes. This is especially useful when you want a flexible screen mirroring app that works across different device environments. ▶ Cross Devices File Transfer Send Photos, Videos, Music, Files, Folders,Messages to TV/PC installed with our PigeonCastReceiver app. ▶ Screen Share Across More Devices Need more than phone-to-TV mirroring? PigeonCast also supports broader screen share scenarios, including connecting to PC, Mac, and other large-screen receivers through our own receiver workflow. ▶ HD Wireless Display Experience Enjoy a clean wireless display experience with high-quality screen mirroring, low-latency performance, and flexible connection options depending on device support. ▶ Easy Connection Methods Connect by device discovery, Wi-Fi search, or code scanning. Whether you are using PigeonCast for home entertainment, school, or work, setup stays simple. Our mirroring app is built for users who want an easy screen mirroring app without complicated setup. Open the app, find a compatible device, and start sharing your screen in moments. For Google Cast-compatible TVs and displays, PigeonCast gives you a more direct way to cast content across devices and ecosystems. Why choose PigeonCast: - Screen mirror iPhone and iPad to compatible TVs - Screen share content from your phone, tablet, or computer - Cast to TV for videos, presentations, browsing, and everyday use - Smooth playback with optional audio control - HD mirroring with support up to 2K depending on device Perfect for: - Watching videos on a bigger screen - Sharing slides, documents, or teaching content - Casting casual games and apps to TV - Mirroring iPhone or iPad during meetings - Sending content from PC to TV for a larger view PigeonCast also fits common screen-sharing needs such as phone mirroring, iPad mirroring, screen sharing, wireless display, cast videos to TV, and mirror phone to TV. It can be used with supported Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Chromecast and other compatible smart TVs or receivers. Works perfectly with Apple TV & other smart TVs such as Sony, Samsung(2018-2023), LG(after2018, higher than webOS 4.0), TCL, Roku, Vizio, Xiaomi, Hitv,etc. Notes: - Google Cast-compatible TVs must support the relevant cast protocol. - Your phone, tablet, computer, and TV should be on the same Wi-Fi for best results. - Resolution and performance may vary by device and network conditions. Terms of Use: https://pigeoncast.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pigeoncast.com/privacy

About

DisplayPass Receiver

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Download the DisplayPass app on your smart TV or projector to cast your device's screen. We support various operating systems and devices based on DisplayPass protocol. With theDisplayPass-compatible transmitters, you can enjoy "plug-and-play" simplicity, allowing content mirroring in seconds. Please note that the watermark will only be removed when the hardware transmitter is adopted. Where to Find DisplayPass Universal Display Receivers/Transmitters? DisplayPass Website: https://www.displaypass.org/displaypass/wifi Please feel free to contact us at: support@displaypass.org

Screenshots

Screen Mirroring4 screens
DisplayPass Receiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DisplayPass Receiver at none against Screen Mirroring's 4. Screen Mirroring's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Mirroring sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. DisplayPass Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, DisplayPass Receiver every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screen Mirroring versus DisplayPass Receiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen MirroringDisplayPass Receiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (813 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings813 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFalconAIConnect Dollar Company Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Mirroring

Subscriptions2
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV$6.991 Month
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PigeonCast: Cast your phone to TV2 variants$59.99
None

DisplayPass Receiver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screen Mirroring free?
Screen Mirroring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DisplayPass Receiver free?
DisplayPass Receiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screen Mirroring or DisplayPass Receiver have ads?
Neither Screen Mirroring nor DisplayPass Receiver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen Mirroring or DisplayPass Receiver?
Screen Mirroring ships an update every 3 weeks, and DisplayPass Receiver every 3 months. Most recently, Screen Mirroring was updated on October 30, 2026 and DisplayPass Receiver on October 7, 2026.

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